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GamezMama @gamezmama.bsky.social · 7d

Finally got around to putting together my desk extensions to create more usable space to do some board game streaming. Still gotta stain the extensions, but looking good and we’re going to try a test game in a little bit! Playmat is an accidental perfect fit. #gamerparent #gamerkids #boardgames

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GamezMama @gamezmama.bsky.social · 7d

Got Horrified D&D for my turning 8yr old’s birthday and we got it to the table yesterday! Lost, but it was close thingand came down to two bad die rolls against the Displacer Beast. #gamerparent #gamerkid #horrified

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GamezMama @gamezmama.bsky.social · 8d

#vantage I’m over here wearing a silly mask, befriending sea creatures and flirting with Sentients, while my husband actually completing the objective of exploiting the planet’s resources

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GamezMama @gamezmama.bsky.social · 13d

At one time? Maybe, but definitely no such thing as 'too much schnitzel' at all.

GamezMama @gamezmama.bsky.social · 16d

Whooo! Playtest meet-up in Denver tomorrow! Not looking to be a one and done, so working hard at my potential 2027 titles, but still showing off DEER!

GamezMama @gamezmama.bsky.social · 21d

Launched my business website! black-bear-creation.com

First game from Black Bear Creation, DEER! coming to crowdfunding mid-late 2026.

Black Bear Creation

Break the Mold

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GamezMama @gamezmama.bsky.social · Aug 11

Yesterday, learned and played several games with mu husband and 7yr old. Penguin Party from @25thcentury.games, Yubibo from Jelly Jelly Games, Anomia Kids from @andrewinnes.bsky.social, and Butterfly Garden from Capstone Games

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GamezMama @gamezmama.bsky.social · Aug 9

Played Gloomies from Ravensburger and Similo Jurassic Park and Aquatic Animals from Horrible Guild with my husband and the 7yr old today. #gamerparents #gamerkids

GamezMama @gamezmama.bsky.social · Jul 25

The most important GenCon packing is done. My walking game library is 28.4lbs and has 64 games in it. I’ve also added laminated Board Game Menus for easy browsing! Hit me up and play some games with me!

Probably overkill, but my doctor suggested lifting weights anyways and this totally counts!

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GamezMama @gamezmama.bsky.social · Jul 16

3D Printed storage shelves for Allplay small box games. @allplay.bsky.social

Small boxes are the bane of my exsistance because they don’t fit nicely on “standard” shelves, so I’m always working on easier ways to display and access them.

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GamezMama @gamezmama.bsky.social · Jul 12

Tackled a handful of games with my 7yr old today. He took first place in Twinkle Twinkle and a close 2nd in Fairy and Mountain Goats, all from @allplay.bsky.social. But mom kicked butt in Buffet Boss from @arcanewonders.bsky.social, despite my essential tremor!

GamezMama @gamezmama.bsky.social · Jun 28

Picked up Inferno at @originsgamefair.bsky.social from @grandgamersguild.bsky.social! Yes! More euro style games with weird and fun themes.

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GamezMama @gamezmama.bsky.social · Jun 1

Running demos of 2 player game Caesar & Cleopatra from Thames & Kosmos!

GamezMama @gamezmama.bsky.social · May 14

Crafting the Cosmos is serious work! @officedoggames.bsky.social @davidgordon23.bsky.social

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GamezMama @gamezmama.bsky.social · May 4

Running demos of Party Panda Pirates from Detestable Games and Draco Studios!

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GamezMama @gamezmama.bsky.social · Apr 27

Demos of Sea Dragons today at my FLGS (over a 2hr drive away). :)

GamezMama @gamezmama.bsky.social · Apr 27

Learning and playing Sea Dragons from Detestable Games and Draco Studios!

GamezMama @gamezmama.bsky.social · Apr 24

Check out the newest episode of At the Table with the Dice Tower, with Julie Ahern, Eric Summerer, and guest Robert Geistlinger. They talk about manufacturing board games as well as explain why manufacturing in America isn't doable. Love the insight and information!

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At The Table with The Dice Tower - Where Do Boardgames Come From? | The Dice Tower

Tom is busy moving the studio, so Julie and Eric invite Robert Geistlinger from Arcane Wonders (and also Julie's husband) to join in a discussion about boardgame production. Where do the materials tha...

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GamezMama @gamezmama.bsky.social · Apr 22

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SETI Boardgame Insert Organizer by Ohm

This is an Insert for the boardgame SETI from CGE.I recently started with the 3d printing hobby and found that I really enjoy the process of designing inserts. While I was designing this, a few other ...

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GamezMama @gamezmama.bsky.social · Apr 22

Love this insert that I 3D printed for SETI! Now I’ve gotta sleeve the cards so they fit better. Link in comments.

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Charlie Hall @charliehall.bsky.social · Apr 14

In related news, nearly 1 in 4 board game publishers say they won't be very soon.

Trump tariffs could shrink board game publishing by nearly 25%

Local game stores likely won’t have as many board games to put on their shelves

www.polygon.com

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GamezMama @gamezmama.bsky.social · Mar 30

Set up and ready to run demos of Cities from @devirgames.bsky.social

GamezMama @gamezmama.bsky.social · Mar 28

Supporting the new board game shop that popped up in my local area. Considered getting Alpenglow on kickstarter, but figured it was fitting to get a ski resort game when in Summit County, surroundee by ski resorts.

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GamezMama @gamezmama.bsky.social · Mar 18

Whelp, the demos downloading now for me to check it out. Looks neat! :D

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GamezMama @gamezmama.bsky.social · Mar 16

Running demos of Rebirth this morning. Such a simple to learn, but super fun and thinky game!